Childrens Social Worker – Duty and Assessment – Solihull – £33.30

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

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Childrens Social Worker – Duty and Assessment – Solihull – £33.30

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

A Childrens Social Worker is required to join Solihull’s Safeguarding Service. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit team.

Benefits
Competitive rate of pay
Hybrid working
Free parking
A stable and established team who have been recognised by Ofsted
Regular support/supervision
Opportunity for progressive professional development
Access to training materials
Long term contracts available

Details on role:

• The Integrated Front Door comprises of a Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, an Early Help Assessment Team, Targeted family support teams, an edge of care team, 3 x family hubs and 5 x assessment teams. We are looking for experienced duty and assessment workers to join our assessment team (CAT) at Solihull.
• The assessment service is made up of five assessment teams. Each team has 6 social workers and a family support worker.
• Teams are on duty for one week in five. Whilst on duty, you will be allocated both Section 47 enquiries and Section 17 assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring that any assessments and interventions are completed within statutory timescales, to a high standard and ensure that children are being kept safe and happy – with a focus on the voice of the child and strong analysis. Whilst on duty, you will be expected to be in the office, with your team, based in our Chelmsley Wood office.
• You will be working within a committed and supportive team, you will have a manageable workload and the opportunity to make a positive impact in shaping the lives of children and young people.
• Current Caseloads are around 12 families (which tends to be the most we try to allocate unless we have an influx of referrals).
• WFH arrangements are flexible. Social workers are expected to be in on their duty days – this will be one week in five and then generally around 1 day per week for their team duty. This can be discussed with the manager but otherwise, can work from home.

As a Social Worker you are required to:

• Hold a Social Work England registration
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Additional Benefits:

• Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a specialist consultant
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *